IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT MARC S. GARWICK AND PETITIONERS TINA M. GARWICK VERSUS CAUSE NO.: 25-1583(CB) WILLIAM B. HAYS and RESPONDENTS UNKNOWN PUTATIVE FATHER RULE 4(i) SUMMONS TO: Unknown Putative Father whose last known street address and post office address is Mississippi, but whose present street address and post office address is known after diligent search and inquiry to ascertain the same. NOTICE TO RESPONDENT THE AMENDED PETITION WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT, AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You are summoned to appear and defend against said Amended Complaint at 9:00 a.m. on October 15, 2026 at the Harrison County Chancery Court located at 1801 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501 before the Honorable Judge Carter Bise, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint. You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 26th day of August, 2026. ANGELA THRASH, CHANCERY CLERK BY: Kelli C. Hicks DEPUTY CLERK Publication dates: August 31, 2026; September 7, 2026 and September 14, 2026 Issued at the Request of: Ashley R. McKnight, MS Bar #106132 The McKnight Law Firm, PLLC 1600 24th Ave., Suite A Gulfport, MS 39501 Phone: (601) 514-2843 themcknightlawfirmpllc@gmail.com IPL0369537 Aug 31,Sep 7,14 2026